Senior Consultant Strategy & Transformation – Banking

BDO Belgium; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

Work-life balance

Parent support

Team-building events

Flexible hours & remote work

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

BDO Belgium is seeking a Senior Consultant Strategy & Transformation – Banking to lead initiatives that improve operational excellence, reduce costs, and drive digital transformation across banking operations. You will partner with clients to identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and AI-driven innovations.

You will guide agile projects, manage change, align stakeholders, and help banks adopt new ways of working to achieve straight-through processing and enhanced customer

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant banking/consulting experience.
• Knowledge of banking services such as lending, payments or daily banking.
• Experience with process optimization, RPA, and AI implementations are a plus.
• Certifications in project management, agile or change management are a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive agile projects forward, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with quality.
• Support adoption of new solutions through change management aligned to client culture.
• Implement strategies to streamline processes and optimize efficiency for cost reduction and quality.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation, leveraging expertise to optimize workflows.
• Explore potential AI applications to enhance decision-making and operations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements for application improvements aligned with business goals.
• Lead digital transformation by automating manual processes and modernizing digital solutions.
• Assist banks in adopting new ways of working and achieving straight-through processing.

Skills

Banking domain knowledge

Process optimization

RPA & AI awareness

Change management

Stakeholder collaboration

Languages: English + Dutch/French

Job description

Are you passionate about driving change and innovation in the banking industry? Do you thrive on identifying opportunities for process improvement and digital transformation? Join BDO as a Senior Consultant Strategy & Transformation – Banking and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of banking operations. At BDO, we foster a culture of expertise, warmth, and hands-on pragmatism.

How will you make a difference?

As a Senior Consultant, you'll lead initiatives to enhance operational excellence, reduce costs, and elevate quality in banking operations. Your role extends beyond traditional consulting as you collaborate closely with clients to identify potential process improvements, automations, and opportunities for AI implementation.

What will you do?

• Drive (agile) projects forward, making sure you deliver on time, on quality & on budget.
• Support the adoption of newly implemented solutions through solid change management taking into account your customer's culture & environment.
• Implement strategies to streamline processes and optimize efficiency, resulting in cost reduction and enhanced quality.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation, leveraging your expertise to optimize workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Discover potential applications for AI to enhance decision-making and improve operational processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements for application improvement or development, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Drive digital transformation by digitizing manual processes and enhancing outdated digital solutions.
• Support banks in adopting new ways of working, achieving straight-through processing, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

What do you bring to the table?

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in banking, consulting, or a related industry.
• Knowledge and experience in banking services such as lending, daily banking or payments.
• Experience with process optimization, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and AI implementation are a plus.
• Certifications in project management, agile or change are a plus
• Strong process analysis and business analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Collaborative mindset, capable of working effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Fluency in Dutch or French as a native language, with a very good proficiency in the other and fluency in English.
• Ability to identify new project opportunities at clients and contribute to the sales process.

How we make it count

At BDO, we believe in offering more than just a salary. We strive to create a work environment where you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer:

• A dynamic and stimulating work environment that focuses on your growth and development
• A good work-life balance.
• Support for parents in their careers and personal development.
• Team-building activities and social events.
• Flexible working hours and opportunities for remote work.
• A competitive complete salary package with interesting benefits.

Let’s grow together

At BDO, you can bring your personality to help organizations grow sustainably. We offer expertise in audit & assurance, tax & legal, advisory, and accountancy. Your wellbeing and development are just as important to us as providing pragmatic solutions for our clients. That is why our slogan is 'Let’s Grow Together'!